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1966

England defeats West Germany to win the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium 4–2 after extra time.

England defeats West Germany to win the FIFA World Cup at Wembley Stadium 4–2 after extra time.

1966

In London, the England national football team won the FIFA World Cup, winning the final against West Germany 4–2 after…

In London, the England national football team won the FIFA World Cup, winning the final against West Germany 4–2 after extra time.

1930

In Montevideo, the Uruguay national football team (team pictured) won the inaugural FIFA World Cup, defeating…

In Montevideo, the Uruguay national football team (team pictured) won the inaugural FIFA World Cup, defeating Argentina 4–2 in the final.

1968

South African Airways Flight 228 crashed shortly after take-off from Windhoek in South West Africa, resulting in 123 dea

South African Airways Flight 228 crashed shortly after take-off from Windhoek in South West Africa, resulting in 123 deaths.

1829

The South African College is founded in Cape Town, later separating into the University of Cape Town and the South…

The South African College is founded in Cape Town, later separating into the University of Cape Town and the South African College Schools.

1961

The South African Constitution of 1961 becomes effective, thus creating the Republic of South Africa, which remains outs

The South African Constitution of 1961 becomes effective, thus creating the Republic of South Africa, which remains outside the Commonwealth of Nations until 1 June 1994, when South Africa is returned�

1927

Cardiff City defeated Arsenal 1–0 in the FA Cup final (match programme pictured) in the only time the FA Cup has been wo

Cardiff City defeated Arsenal 1–0 in the FA Cup final (match programme pictured) in the only time the FA Cup has been won by a non-English team.

1954

Wladyslaw Zmuda, Polish footballer and manager; 91 caps for Poland and voted Best Young Player at the 1974 FIFA World Cu

Wladyslaw Zmuda, Polish footballer and manager; 91 caps for Poland and voted Best Young Player at the 1974 FIFA World Cup

1966

The South African Defence Force launched an attack against SWAPO guerrilla fighters at Omugulugwombashe, starting the…

The South African Defence Force launched an attack against SWAPO guerrilla fighters at Omugulugwombashe, starting the South African Border War.

1993

Most of the Zambia national football team lose their lives in a plane crash off Libreville, Gabon en route to Dakar, Sen

Most of the Zambia national football team lose their lives in a plane crash off Libreville, Gabon en route to Dakar, Senegal to play a 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifying match against Senegal.

2014

Jean-Paul Ngoupandé, Central African politician, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic (born 1948)

Jean-Paul Ngoupandé, Central African politician, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic (born 1948)

2009

Abel Goumba, Central African physician and politician, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic (born 1926)

Abel Goumba, Central African physician and politician, Prime Minister of the Central African Republic (born 1926)

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African Liberation Day (African Union, Rastafari)

African Liberation Day (African Union, Rastafari)

1975

Fifteen West African countries sign the Treaty of Lagos, creating the Economic Community of West African States

Fifteen West African countries sign the Treaty of Lagos, creating the Economic Community of West African States.

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International Day of the African Child (Organisation of African Unity)

International Day of the African Child (Organisation of African Unity)

1849

Sarah Allen, African-American missionary for the African Methodist Episcopal Church (born 1764)

Sarah Allen, African-American missionary for the African Methodist Episcopal Church (born 1764)

1994

South African general election: The first democratic general election in South Africa, in which black citizens could vot

South African general election: The first democratic general election in South Africa, in which black citizens could vote. The Interim Constitution comes into force.

1936

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, South African academic and politician, 8th First Lady of South Africa (died 2018)

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, South African academic and politician, 8th First Lady of South Africa (died 2018)

2014

The Brazil national football team suffers its joint-worst defeat, losing 7–1 to Germany in the semi-finals of the FIFA…

The Brazil national football team suffers its joint-worst defeat, losing 7–1 to Germany in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup, in a match dubbed the Mineiraço.

1874

Daniel François Malan, South African clergyman and politician, 5th Prime Minister of South Africa (died 1959)

Daniel François Malan, South African clergyman and politician, 5th Prime Minister of South Africa (died 1959)